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Easy 5-Minute Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Recipe (Keto, Paleo-Friendly)

Published: Dec 13, 2024 by Sharon McCaskill · Modified: Dec 13, 2024 · ✅Edited and Reviewed by: Sharon McCaskill, MA, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I’ll never go back to store-bought taco seasoning after discovering how easy and delicious it is to make my own gluten-free version at home. Not only does homemade gluten-free taco seasoning taste so much fresher, I love knowing exactly what’s in it—no hidden gluten, no unnecessary additives, just bold, zesty flavors.

A square jar is lying on its side with taco seasoning spilled out. Beside it is a small white dish filled with low-carb, keto taco seasoning.

Whether you’re whipping up tacos, fajitas, or spicing up roasted veggies, this seasoning will elevate every bite. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to make, and you probably already have the spices in your pantry. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll never look at those little packets the same way again!

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  • 🌿 Nutritional Benefits
  • 🥘 Ingredients for gluten-free taco seasoning
  • 🥣 Instructions for how to make gluten-free taco seasoning
  • 📖 Substitutions and Variations
  • 🔪 Equipment for DIY Seasoning Blends
  • 🍽️ Storage
  • ⭐ Top tip
  • More Gluten-Free Condiment Recipes
  • Homemade Taco Seasoning

The gluten-free guide below is based on personal experience and research.  Always be sure to discuss any medical changes with your doctor for your personal medical needs. Additionally, this post contains affiliate links.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My full disclosure isn’t that interesting, but you can find it here. 

🌿 Nutritional Benefits

Homemade taco seasoning offers numerous nutritional benefits compared to store bought options, including higher antioxidant content, reduced sodium, and the ability to customize ingredients to suit your individual health needs.

  • Gluten Free: while some spice brands are gluten-free not all of them are. Making your own taco seasoning at home gives you complete control to ensure all of the ingredients are gluten-free.
  • No additives: Homemade taco seasoning avoids preservatives, starches, and other unwanted ingredients found in some store-bought packets. 
  • Nutrient Dense: Spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano are known to offer various health benefits due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

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🥘 Ingredients for gluten-free taco seasoning

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The ingredients for gluten-free taco seasoning are sitting in small glass bowls on a countertop
  • Chili powder
  • Ground cumin
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dried oregano
  • Paprika

See recipe card for quantities and keep reading for ingredient substitutions and variations.

🥣 Instructions for how to make gluten-free taco seasoning

If you’re wondering how to make gluten free taco seasoning it’s as easy as measure, mix and spice up your dish!

A glass bowl is filled with spices for making homemade gluten-free taco seasoning.

Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake well to mix.

Homemade gluten-free taco seasoning in a sealable jar with the word 'taco' handwritten on the glass

Step 2. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Hint: Use 2 tablespoon of the seasoning for every one pound of ground meat/meat alternative.

📖 Substitutions and Variations

Customizing this keto taco seasoning is easy, with options for swapping spices or adjusting flavors to suit your taste.

  • 📈Scaleable - this recipe is totally scalable! Make it in a larger batch if you use a lot of taco seasoning by just doubling all the ingredients.
  • 🌶️Spice it up - if you really like it spicy, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne. If you only want it a little spicer you can add more chili powder.
The completed taco seasoning gluten-free recipe is in a glass bowl on the counter

🔪 Equipment for DIY Seasoning Blends

All you need to prepare simple, paleo, Whole30 taco seasoning is something to measure with and something to store it in!

  • Measuring spoons
  • Small mason or spice jars

🍽️ Storage

Taco seasoning can store well for several months. The key to keeping it fresh is to store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Give it a shake before using to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.

⭐ Top tip

To use in a recipe, fully cook the protein, drain any grease, and sprinkle on the 2 tablespoon of seasoning with ¼- ½ cup of water (depending on desired sauciness of the final dish).

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning is a quick and easy gluten-free recipe that’s packed with flavor and so much better than store-bought blends. Learn how to make your own seasoning with simple ingredients you probably already have at home!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Sauce/Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 3oz mason or spice jars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
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Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a jar and give it a good shake.
  • Store in an air-tight container at room temperature. Be sure to label seasoning

Notes

note: nutrition information is provided as a courtesy, but may not accurately reflect the final nutrition composition of your final dish depending on ingredients, substitutions, and serving size.
See the full blog post above post for:
  • ingredient and equipment suggestions & substitutions,
  • tips for modifying the recipe, and
  • frequently asked questions
Keyword budget-friendly, gluten free vegan, pantry recipe, quick mix, savory, spicy, taco

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